Commercial Finance Manager | Technology and Research Organisation

Richmond upon Thames - Hybrid

£65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

We are partnering with an innovative, mission-led organisation that sets the standards underpinning global innovation and measurement. Their work plays a critical role in solving some of the world’s most complex challenges - from climate change and healthcare breakthroughs to next-generation communications technology .

Operating at the intersection of science, engineering and technology, they support industry, government and society by enabling accuracy, quality and trust on a global scale.

The Opportunity

As Commercial Finance Manager, you will be a key member of the Finance team in a high-visibility role, partnering closely with senior leadership to shape strategy and drive performance. Finance sits at the heart of the organisation - providing insight, challenge and direction to enable informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

What you will be doing

Strategic Leadership

• Act as the lead finance partner for key departments and programmes

• Partner with senior leadership to shape strategy and commercial decisions

• Provide clear insight, analysis and constructive challenge

• Align planning, management accounting and capital teams

• Champion strategic priorities across finance, driving engagement and delivery

Governance & Performance

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning cycles

• Ensure compliance with government finance standards and regulatory requirements

• Maintain strong financial governance, controls and risk management

• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, analysis and insight

• Build robust systems and data to support future decision-making

Stakeholder & External Engagement

• Act as a trusted Finance partner to senior leadership

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including funders and partners

• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and performance insight

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support a unified, organisation-wide approach

About You

• Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

• Proven experience in commercial finance / business partnering roles

• Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders

• Experience delivering budgets, forecasts and long-range plans

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability

• Commercially minded with the ability to turn insight into action

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, complex environment

Why apply?

• High-impact, strategic role with strong exposure to senior leadership

• Opportunity to shape decision-making in a complex, purpose-led organisation

• Work at the forefront of innovation and real-world impact

• Collaborative, forward-thinking culture with strong values

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your application or email your CV to kate.wood@stantonhouse.com

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